Australia news live: NSW announces new powers to shut down illegal hate preaching venues; 300 buildings lost in Victoria fires

In New South Wales, Australia, Premier Chris Minns announced new powers for councils to shut down venues used for illegal hate preaching. These powers include the ability to cut off utilities if operators disregard planning laws and cease-use notices. Separately, in Victoria, fires have destroyed approximately 300 buildings. Also in NSW, police arrested a man in Bondi Junction on Sunday night for alleged offensive conduct involving a vest covered in duct tape. The arrest followed reports of the man's suspicious behavior.